"This is about power. This is about representation. Until we get more women in the room, it's not going to change. We need to elect more women." -- Lillian Salerno, former deputy undersecretary of rural development for the Department of Agriculture who's running to represent Texas' 32nd Congressional District (Thursday, Texas Tribune)

"Let's be clear: The president is proposing a massive tax increase on American families. You'd expect a policy this bad from a leftist administration, not a supposedly Republican one." -- Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse reacting to President Donald Trump's call for steel and aluminum tariffs. (Friday, The New York Times)

"I think his refusal to step down is a testament to his lack of respect for the institution of the Texas Legislature and the women who work to keep it running."-- Jenn Cervella, a data director with the Texas Democratic Party who accused Democratic State Sen. Carlos Uresti of sexual harassment (Wednesday, The Daily Beast)

"If we only pass Fix NICS, we'll be right back here after the next shooting, in nearly the same place. If all Congress does in response to the Parkland shooting is to pass Fix NICS, we won't have done our job." -- Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY. (Monday, Politico)

"I'm for doing what's achievable. If we want to get bogged down again, do nothing? To me that's unacceptable. Fix NICS is the most obvious place to start. I'm not saying finish there, but start there and let's get that done." -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. (Monday, Politico)

"This White House's continued assault on America's diplomatic corps is causing damage to our national security that will take many years to repair."-- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., on the departure of Roberta Jacobson, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico. (Thursday, Politico)

"Trump should just acknowledge reality and appoint himself White House communications director." -- Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty following the resignation of Hope Hicks, marking the third resignation of a White House communications director. (Thursday, Twitter)

"In April, the White House will host France's President Macron for his first state dinner. Or as Trump has been telling people, 'We're having macaroons for dinner.'"-- Tonight Show Host Jimmy Fallon. (Wednesday, Newsmax)

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